GB-47 1/48 Focke Wulf TA-152 H-1 - WW2 D-Day and After – Western Front

[dneid]

Hey, guys,
Ok, I have been picking away at the cockpit / engine assembly. I have been dbl checking the fit and ZM reference pictures the entire time. Here is a quick shot of where I am at right now. I need to touch up all the paint. I am thinking about a few ideas to reinforce the engine frame mounting, but not sure yet. Once that is done, fuselage assembly will start. So far things look good, but the fuse assembly will tell for sure. ZM does use a 3 piece fuse; two side pieces and then the belly piece. So, stay tuned.
Thanks for stopping by.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Lovely work so far!

 

[Crimea_River]

Looking good Dale. Fingers crossed for the fit.

 

[Wayne Little]

Good stuff...lots of dry fitting and checking alignments and you should be good....

 

[T Bolt]

Looks fantastic Dale. Now to get the fuselage to fit around it

 

[fubar57]

 

[dneid]

It has been awhile since I updated anything here. Finally finished with the cockpit / engine assembly and all painting is touched up. Wiring is complete, but I have still not decided on opening the engine at all. I am dry fitting everything together right now. I hope to get the fuselage closed up today or tomorrow.
Started on the wing assembly. Again, double checking the fit of everything. So far, one lower wing glued up to the spar assembly. I clamped everything and am letting things dry for a few hours.
BTW, I did go back and re-read JKim's 152 build thread. I am sure hoping all the time double checking everything helps out with the engine cowls.

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[Crimea_River]

Good stuff Dale. John's thread is a good reference.

 

[dneid]

Well, I should have known better. But, due to a self inflicted wound, I need to "disassemble" the fuselage. Therefore, this one will not be completed in time for the this GB. So, onto to the F6F-5 from Eduard for the next build.

 

[Wayne Little]

Aw...man....sorry to hear this....

 

[Crimea_River]

Me too. I was looking forward to this one.

 

[rochie]

Oops, unlucky Dale

 

[fubar57]

Bummer

 

[T Bolt]

That sucks, sorry man